Here we get twelve beautifully constructed tracks of memorable themes. It is a smooth, drifting album of serene, meditative music. The emphasis on Tidal is on ‘mood’ and a feel generated by the interlinking sounds of the ocean, drifting synths, pads and the evocative string arrangements. So, when the themes appear, whether it be on piano, deep acoustic guitar or flute solo, there is a fusion of melodic and spiritual, ethereal sound. Tidal is an accessible Steve Orchard album and will certainly please his existing fans, and could well broaden his fan base in the wider electronic music genre.